Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management

  • Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Advisor

    Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Advisor

    Job Description
    DESCRIPTION
    YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . . supporting consistent design, application and engagement with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning systems and initiatives. strengthening country program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning systems by rolling out Action Against Hunger’s Multi-Sectorial Monitoring &Evaluation Guidelines and Minimum Standards; identifying strategic opportunities to generate and use data from MEAL, and improving and maintaining systems to foster the quality of Action Against Hunger USA interventions through improved monitoring and evaluation.
    REQUIREMENTS KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

    Planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Action Against Hunger USA MEAL activities.
    To Review and develop tools and frameworks to support the implementation of multi-sectorial monitoring and evaluation activities at HQ and field level.
    Support the development of MEAL country strategies in line with Action Against Hunger’s monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, including the M&E Minimum Standards and Action Against Hunger’s global reporting framework. Ensure all HQ technical/operations and senior country level staff is aware and fully understand, apply and use Action Against Hunger technical policies and guidelines relevant to MEAL, including the Evaluation Policy, Nutrition Security Policy, and Gender Policy.
    Support the Associate Director, Data Analytics in Identifying the monitoring and evaluation training and other capacity building needs of the various teams and create training modules and guides adapted to the capacity of the teams in collaboration with the Regional Training Center Represent Action Against Hunger USA internally in the network on debate and activities around MEAL, including in the MEAL Working Group.

    DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?

    You have a Post-Graduate degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in M&E, program quality, accountability, project management, socio-economics, statistics, or related field.
    You have a Minimum of 5 years previous work in monitoring and evaluation programs with an international humanitarian organization.
    You have proven experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the humanitarian and/or development work.
    You have experience working in humanitarian contexts, emergency and post-crisis, in all the steps of the Project Cycle Management.
    You have experience in a monitoring and evaluation position with an international humanitarian organization (country, region or headquarters).
    You have experience in humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
    You have excellent knowledge of technical fields related to Monitoring & Evaluation, PQA, project management, data management, knowledge management systems, learning and development.
    You have good working knowledge of HAP, Sphere, PIA, information management softwares, etc. You have Strong experience with mobile data collection technologies, such as ODK, Kobo Toolbox, Commcare. You have experience in Geographic Information Systems and mapping platforms.
    You are flexible, adaptable, dynamic and enthusiastic; interest to work with other sectors of the humanitarian scope;
    You are able to present clear ideas and arguments, providing distance support, training and influence. You are able to manage and prioritize own workload.
    You have the motivation to work within the humanitarian sector and to link it to other initiatives (research, external communication, outreach, etc.).
    You have good working knowledge of computer software, MS Office and nutrition related software (EPiInfo, ENA, SPSS, etc.).
    You have the capacity to write and review complex technical and donor reports. Fluent written and spoken English.
    Working knowledge of French is desirable.

    BENEFITS

    Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package.

    These include but are not limited to: – Health Insurance R&R Breaks Paid annual leave (vacation) Training opportunities Child allowance For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website

  • Manager, Data Learning

    Manager, Data Learning

    Job Description

    Job purpose
    We are looking for an excellent and intelligent individual who can draw meaningful information and knowledge from data.  
    In this role, you will also interface between the larger Monitoring and Learning and Information Systems (MLIS) team and the Programs and you will actively promote the use of data for decision-making. You will lead our data innovations initiatives with a view of improving efficiencies in our data processes and usage, from the field to the programs. 
    You will be joining a diverse and motivated team of data managers and analysts in the Africa region. Your biggest contribution will be your ability to convert key monitoring and evaluations (M&E) outputs to program improvements.  
    About Evidence Action
    Evidence Action scales proven development solutions to benefit millions of people around the world.  We fill the gap between knowing ‘what works’ and having impact at scale. We implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence. We identify innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and build best-practice operational models. We voraciously self-evaluate, learn, and improve our models for scaling with a commitment to transparency, impact, and value for money. Our two flagship programs have reached over 200 million people this year, and one of them has been selected by GiveWell four years in a row as one of their Top Charities worldwide.
    We invite you to learn more about Evidence Action at www.evidenceaction.org.
    Monitoring Learning and Information Systems (MLIS) Team
    The MLIS team embodies the evidence-based nature of Evidence Action’s work and enables us to be a data-driven organization. The team provides services across Evidence Action Africa region in meeting the following outcomes:

    All ongoing program monitoring needs met (including M&E design and quality data collection)
    Programs delivered with access to timely and useful data for day-to-day programmatic planning and decision making
    Analysis and research conducted to support program improvements (including operation research, market research and cost-efficiency analysis)
    Support with timely, useful and clear information for evidence-based decision making (including provide support to connect the dots)
    Support provided to regional leadership for new programs and partnerships for exploration and evaluation
    Standards, systems and processes set up for delivery of all functions (monitoring, analysis, research, information systems and quality data)

    MLIS provides services across Evidence Action’s Africa Region through three teams that work closely to deliver quality, timely and useful information: 

    Field Team: Responsible for training, data collection and logistics of M&E activities in the field.
    Design and Analysis Team: Responsible for monitoring and evaluation design, data management and analysis. The team ensures that all ongoing program monitoring needs are met and analysis and research are conducted to support program improvements. 
    Data Learning Team: Responsible for supporting the program teams with timely information in innovative, useful and clear ways to translate analysis and research to evidence-based decision making and action
    Duties and responsibilities

    Capture and share key learning and performance information across Programs

    Create standard M&E and lessons learned presentations for interactive meetings with Evidence Action Programs, and which can be used for stakeholder meetings. 
    Identify and take advantage of various platforms to represent MLIS and Evidence Action on the regional and global stage as far as data and evidence is concerned, and hence contribute towards data transparency within the organization. 
    Publish MLIS newsletter on a monthly basis, and making contributions towards other regional and global internal and external publications.

    Facilitate Program Engagements with the MLIS team

    Conduct regular planning meetings with Program Leads to identify MLIS requirements, lead in programMLIS M&E ‘diagnostic’ i.e. understanding program need for data and translating that back to the MLIS team and seeking out learnings for the program both from the program verticals and functional horizontals in the matrix.
    Develop and strengthen tools and platforms of collaboration (eg Asana, Box, Team Calendar, MailingLists, etc), that 

                    o    Programs can use to engage with MLIS – including making requests for MLIS products and services                  o    Promote culture and spirit of collaboration on the MLIS team

    Support Programs with periodic donor reports, including acting as the custodian of various program and donor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and coordinating data inputs from MLIS to be included in the reports.

    Lead in the delivery of innovative data solution

    Position the internal Management Information System (internally referred to as ProgMIS) as a key internal, innovative data learning and sharing platform. 
    Facilitate and promote the engagement of Programs with ProgMIS, including making the platform both useful and usable, on boarding new Program staff to the platform, creating incentives for the use of the platform, constantly soliciting feedback and providing support to Program users. 
    Take the lead in further development, modification and improvement of the existing modules, including designing data visualization templates to increase access to and usability of the data. 
    Develop and maintain high-quality data flow systems that will ensure efficient (timely and high quality) data flow from the data collection team, to the data management team, to the Management Information System team.  
    Proactively support the Global Communication team in the development, improvement and maintenance of the organization data dashboards. 
    Research, Identify, Promote and facilitate the scaling up of proven M&E tools and approaches (data innovation): 
    Develop practical guidelines for identifying areas that require “data innovation”, working through long list of possible solution and piloting/evaluating selected short list of potential/promising solutions. 
    Collaborate with the other MLIS departments to review current data collection methods/processes and tools for efficiency and effectiveness 

    Support Monitoring and Evaluation Design:

    Support the MLIS’ monitoring design team to design and set up framework for the monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators for the Evidence Action Programs. 
    Work closely with MLIS departments to access leading international thinking to develop usable and relevant M&E frameworks for Evidence Action Programs.
    the lead in conducting secondary research to supplement o 
    Coordinate and sometimes take the lead in ad hoc field research projects, as need may arise. 

    Manage the Data Learning & Information Systems Teams, Collaborators and Vendors

    Recruit, train and directly manage a team of 3 to 6 senior associates and associates.  
    Support with the recruitment and management of external MLIS consultants and vendors, as needed.
    Directly collaborate with other MLIS departments in the delivery of key MLIS outcomes, including ensuring that MLIS departments are well informed of key monitoring needs and changes from the regional program.
    Directly lead professional development of M&E skills and expertise within the MLIS team, by facilitating periodic M&E workshops, identifying learning platforms for the team e.g. identifying and managing appropriate M&E subscriptions.
    As needed, act as the point person in our collaboration efforts with partners (other organizations or institutions) across the Africa region, as directed by the MLIS Lead. 

    Qualifications

    Excellent report writing skills, coupled with ability to use infographics to tell data findings, trends, insights and stories – to both data savvy and non-data savvy audience. 
    Extensive knowledge of data visualization and presentation software   
    Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, statistics or related social sciences
    A minimum of 2 years of experience including 2+ managing a team of researchers/analysts 
    Basic familiarity with a range of data processing, statistical, and geospatial software packages
    Interest in applying research, evidence and data-driven decision making to large-scale Programs with an appreciation for practical and logistical constraints 
    Strong interpersonal and communications skills to work effectively with a team that is geographically dispersed 
    Ability to think strategically and critically, and to bring imagination to solving problems with substantial complexity and ambiguity
    Quick to learn, motivated to self-teach and capable of independently translating new knowledge into practice
    Ability to meet deadlines, sometimes within short notice. 
    Willingness to travel as needed to support Evidence Action Programs

    Working conditions
    Normal with some travel to field offices
    Physical requirements
    None
    Direct reports

    Senior Associate – Data Learning
    Senior Associate – Management Information Systems

  • Program Analyst

    Program Analyst

    Background / General description:
    Established in 1944, the World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2014, the WBG committed $65.6 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $22.2 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188 member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally.
    The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). IBRD and IDA are commonly known as the World Bank, which is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions, and – as of July 1, 2014 – has introduced fourteen Global Practices (GPs) as well as five Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSAs) to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients.
    GLOBAL PRACTICES & CROSS-CUTTING SOLUTIONS AREAS
    The 14 GPs are: Agriculture; Education; Energy and Extractives; Environment and Natural Resources; Finance and Markets; Governance; Health, Nutrition and Population; Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management; Poverty; Social Protection and Labor; Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience; Trade and Competitiveness; Transport and ICT; and Water. The 5 CCSAs are: Climate Change; Fragility, Conflict and Violence; Gender; Jobs; and Public-Private Partnerships. The new operating model is part of a broader internal reform aimed at delivering the best of the World Bank Group to our clients, so that together we can achieve the twin goals of (1) ending extreme poverty by 2030, and (2) promote shared prosperity for the bottom 40% of the population in every developing country.
    THE “SOCIAL, URBAN, RURAL AND RESILIENCE” (SURR) GLOBAL PRACTICE
    The SURR GP covers a wide gamut: (i) developing green, inclusive and resilient cities; (ii) addressing the social inclusion of the poor, vulnerable and excluded groups through accountable institutions, and ensuring compliance with social safeguards; (iii) enhancing urban and rural development through supporting and managing the urban-rural transition, assisting local development through developing land tenure, management and information systems; and (iv) assisting in disaster risk management through issues of risk assessment, risk reduction (including flood management, urban drainage, coastal management, and retrofitting of infrastructure), disaster preparedness (including hydromet services, early warning systems, and civil defense), risk financing (including CAT-DDO), and resilient reconstruction (including post-disaster damage and loss assessment). A key responsibility of the GP is to provide professional expertise and operational support to other GPs to implement the WBG social policies (the WB’s safeguard policies and the IFC’s Performance Standards) to deliver sustainable development results that ensure that any adverse impacts of WBG interventions are limited and mitigated.
    The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
    REGIONAL/COUNTRY/GLOBAL UNIT CONTEXT
    The World Bank’s Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice (GPSURR) has an active work program in the Africa Region, encompassing a large number of IDA operations, a smaller number of middle-income clients, a wide-ranging advisory and analytical program, active partnerships with Regional and Sub-Regional institutions and a large portfolio of around 400 projects under supervision. The Africa Social and Conflict Unit, part of GPSURR, plays a strategic, advisory and knowledge role for the Region and the GP’s work in these areas. The Unit has around 48 staff and two major work streams: support for fragile states and conflict-affected countries; and social development, including implementation of the Bank’s social safeguards policies on resettlement and indigenous peoples. Kenya is an IDA country with an active and growing portfolio across a wide range of sectors, with a heavy focus on supporting devolution.
    Supporting devolution is one of three pillars of the World Bank’s FY2014-18 Country Partnership Strategy. For the past five years, the Bank has been widely recognized as a leading development partner providing analytical, technical, and operational support to the devolution process. The Bank has mobilized around $30 million in trust fund through the Kenya Accountable Devolution Program Multi Donor Trust Fund (KADP), and established a cross-practice team, largely based in-country, to provide support to devolution focused on six key areas: (i) fiscal impacts of decentralization; (ii) county PFM; (iii) planning, M&E, and open data; (iv) social accountability; (v) devolved sector support; (iv) knowledge exchange and program management. Additional funds from donors allowed KADP to be expanded with new focus on devolution and citizen engagement, conflict prevention, social inclusion, climate change adaptation, and community-driven development. Donors have expressed interest in providing funds for a third phase of the KADP multi donor trust.
    The social development team is leading the overall coordination of the Bank’s decentralization support, in close cooperation with the governance and macro-fiscal global practices. This team provides a range of analytical and technical assistance to government and non-state actors. With support from the KADP MDTF and Bank budget, GSURR-Social (i) provides overall coordination of the devolution agenda and manages the multi-donor trust fund; (ii) manages an innovative and multi-faceted program supporting citizen engagement in devolution; (iii) manages/co-manages new lending operations related to decentralization, county institution building and citizen engagement; (iv) manages technical assistance on conflict and violence prevention in marginal counties and urban areas; (v) coordinates technical assistance on devolution to devolved sectors. Devolution also brings significant new opportunities and challenges for vulnerable and marginalized groups (VMGs), and the application of social and environmental safeguards.
    The Africa Social Unit is looking to recruit a local Operations Analyst for the World Bank’s Nairobi Office. The position is primarily to support the implementation of the KADP MTDF; with some part of the work program also supporting the broader social development/safeguards team. The Social Development Operations Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager for the Africa Social Unit and work closely with the KADP TTL. In addition, the Unit has several international Senior Social Development Specialists based in Nairobi who will work closely with the Social Development Analyst, the Program Leader is also expected to provide guidance and mentoring.
    Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.
    Duties and Accountabilities:
    The Operations Analyst is expected to contribute to effective implementation of the KADP MTDF, by providing coordinated support to the KADP teams across GPs, including:

    Provide high quality support to TF management, including developing systems for efficient monitoring of disbursement, commitments and timely delivery of work programs; play a leading role in producing quarterly update reports;
    Support KADP knowledge management activities including capturing lessons learned and results; and contributing to the KADP Annual Report and other major outputs;
    Support donor coordination, the quarterly donor steering committee meetings; and event planning;
    Provide support to analytical and operational teams, including planned analytical work on devolution lessons; write routine reports independently and participate in drafting technical working papers for wider circulation;
    Contribute to effective management of social safeguards work stream, and support as needed the broader social development work program;
    Work independently, seeking guidance and instruction on new, unusual or complex assignments.

    Selection Criteria:

    Preferably Master’s degree with two or more years of relevant work experience (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science).
    In-depth knowledge of at least one other social development competencies – social inclusion, addressing fragility and conflict, community driven development (incl. community mobilization and empowerment) – is desirable.
    Experience in Trust Fund Management, including monitoring of workflows and budgets.
    Basic knowledge of World Bank’s operations including social safeguard policies.
    Strong oral and written presentation skills, creativity and problem-solving skills.
    Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and multicultural environments.
    Willingness to travel regularly, including in areas affected by fragility.
    Excellent oral and written communications skills in English; knowledge of local languages would be an advantage.
    Documented understanding of Kenya’s political economy

    Competencies:

    Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
    Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
    Kenyan Context: Knowledge and experience of social development issues in Kenya.
    Knowledge of Kiswahili is highly desirable.
    Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients.
    Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses clients’ stated and unstated needs. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relations within and outside the Bank, and to promote collaboration within the team to meet unit objectives.
    Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborate across boundaries, give own perspective and willingly receive diverse perspectives. Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff.
    Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Apply knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.
    Make Smart Decisions – Interpret a wide range of information and push to move forward.

  • Programme Officer Governance/Migration

    Programme Officer Governance/Migration

    International Cooperation Division, Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi
    For the management of its governance/migration portfolio in Somalia, the International Cooperation Division of the Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi is looking for a Programme Officer.
    Main Tasks
    Support of the International Cooperation Division in ensuring the quality and result orientation of its governance/migration portfolio (programme cycle management) with a particular focus on state building in Somalia (institution building, inclusive politics, power and resource sharing, federalism).
    Represent the Embassy in the dialogue with and coordination among international donors, government authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the governance sector of Somalia (including Pillar Working Groups).
    Convene, organise and facilitate dialogue, knowledge sharing and joint learning with Swiss supported implementing partners and within the Embassy and continuously analyze and document information about the political, development and security relevant context (incl. political economy analysis) and translate it into conclusions for the Swiss programming. For this, a broad network of relevant governance sector stakeholders in Somalia needs to be maintained (government, civil society, private sector).
    As an active member of the Embassy governance/migration team, contribute to the annual planning and reporting processes.
    Required Experience and Competencies

    University degree in studies related to development (or similar education) and 5 years’ work experience in areas related to governance, preferably in Somalia.
    Good understanding of the social, economic and political context of Somalia.
    Experience in the management of governance development programmes and a good understanding of the principles, approaches and practices applied.
    Experience with project cycle management (operational and financial planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects), CSPM, gender sensitive programming and engagement in fragile states.
    Experience in the collaboration with national/local government authorities, multilateral agencies, donors and other development relevant stakeholders (UN, IFI’s, IGAD etc.).
    Strong analytical capacity to synthesize and communicate conclusions, recommendations, and ability to credibly represent Swiss positions in the stakeholder and policy dialogue.
    Ability to establish trusted partnerships with Swiss supported implementing partners and excellent ability to network and to work in a team.
    Excellent knowledge of English (both spoken and in writing reports, project approval documents etc.). Fluent in Somali.
    Ability to work independently and to deliver quality work on time.

    Modalities of employment and application
    Foreseen duty station is Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia (applicant must be in possession of a valid working permit for Kenya). Duty station in Mogadishu may be considered.

  • Program Coordinator, Kenya Country Program

    Program Coordinator, Kenya Country Program

    YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
    The Conservation Practitioner develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for large-scale geographic areas. The Program Coordinator helps implement and coordinate a wide-ranging set of projects under TNC’s Kenya Program, covering a diverse set of duties spanning such categories as: organizational, communications, external outreach, TNC representation, writing/editing, research, and analysis. Geographic scope of this position is Kenya.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    The Program Coordinator, reporting to Kenya Country Director, plays a leading role in overseeing the implementation of TNC program activities under the USAID-funded Masai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association Project ‘The effective Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Improvement by Community Conservancies in the Masai Mara Region Program’ and Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association ‘Community Conservancy Policy support and Implementation Program’, The Program Coordinator will oversee TNC program implementation of the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT). This position will coordinate and facilitate the Director’s meetings with government on policy and legislation and other conservation stakeholders for the smooth implementation of the program.
    The Program Coordinator reviews reports for donor submission, organizes all aspects of meetings including logistics, agenda, materials and invitation process. S/He will work with the Country Director to prepare a wide range of external communications materials, manage and organize meetings for Country Director. The Program Coordinator will attend and represent TNC at various meetings. This position will be delegated to by Country Director as other duties arise.
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

    Build knowledge and capacity (within and outside TNC) in such areas as: national trust funds, community wildlife conservancies and related strategies.
    Prepare wide range of materials and presentations, and make presentations to diverse audiences.
    Gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals.
    Oversee and ensure implementation of program activities as per set timelines.
    Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, assisting with negotiating and contracting vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
    Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
    Make independent strategic decisions when needed, based on analysis, experience and judgment.
    May require frequent travel domestically and evening and weekend hours.
    May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, environment, law or related field, and at least 5 years of relevant professional work experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
    Experience developing and managing multiple projects simultaneously and implementing strategic program goals.
    Experience preparing proposals, reports, brochures and other external outreach materials.
    Extensive experience using MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, and navigating the Internet.
    Experience working with private sector representatives, government officials and NGOs.
    Experience with or knowledge of current wildlife conservation and related trends and issues in Kenya.
    Strong communications skills, experience communicating with the public both in writing and verbally.
    Strong networking skills.
    Ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and resolve conflicts.

    PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE​

    Prior experience with USAID-funded projects or projects funded by other international donor agencies.
    Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and ability to work effectively without day-to-day supervision.
    Fundraising experience (public and private).
    Knowledge of financial mechanisms such as trust funds.
    Experience with financial modeling and financial analysis.​

  • Resilience Programme Coordinator – Somalia

    Resilience Programme Coordinator – Somalia

    About the role: This is a 24 month, replacement role with unaccompanied terms based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to programme areas in South-Central Somalia and Somaliland, and a salary of Grade 4 €35,981 – €39,979
    You will report to the Somalia Programme Director, and will line manage Resilience Programme Manager and Somaliland Resilience Field Coordinator (with downstream-management of other Resilience staff).
    You will work closely with: Emergency Coordinator, Cash Consortium Director, WASH Coordinator, Programme Managers, Somaliland Area Coordinator, Finance and Logistics teams, M&E Unit, Grants & Information Manager, HQ Technical Advisors and Desk Officer, Consortium counterparts, local partner NGOs.
    We would like you to start asap (May 2018).
    Your purpose:
    This role is responsible for the management and development of all Somalia resilience programmes. This includes management of Concern’s new $14 million 2018-2022 DFID-funded flagship resilience programme as part of the wider Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) Consortium, as well as components of the Irish Aid funded SPHERES resilience programme (2017-2021).
    Within the BRCiS programme, this role has responsibility for representing Concern in the consortium Technical Working Group and for overall management of Concern’s component of the programme. In addition, this role will oversee implementation of Livelihoods and WASH components in Mogadishu of the Irish-Aid funded SPHERES Programme. The role will further provide technical advisory to SPHERES Somaliland components and Durable Solutions programming per requirement.
    Some of your responsibilities will be to:

    Programme management

    Assume overall responsibility and manage Concern’s implementation of DFID funded BRCiS Programme ensuring implementation in line with the programme documents.
    Assume responsibility for and manage the Livelihoods and WASH component of Irish Aid-funded SPHERES programme in Mogadishu, ensuring activities are in line with programme proposals, log-frames and budgets.
    Assume overall responsibility and technical writing of resilience proposals and fundraising efforts.
    Work closely with the H&N Programme Coordinator to ensuring successful integration and implementation of nutrition activities as part of the resilience programme.
    Responsible for financial management in accordance with the programme budgets
    Management of partner relations
    In consultation with the Partnership Advisor and Programmes Director (PD), provide or source capacity support for partner organisations as required; ensure capacity assessments remain updated and significant changes in partner capacity are responded to appropriately.

    Human resources

    Ensure recruitment of staff as needed and support their training, mentoring and supervision
    Provide close support, line management and professional mentoring for Mogadishu-based Resilience PM and Somaliland Resilience Field Coordinator, support further recruitment as required and ensure clear lines of communication are maintained.
    External relationships and fundraising
    Represent Concern as a technical-leader in Somalia resilience work, in Somalia cluster/working group coordination fora, multi-lateral events and to the regional resilience community.
    Maintain relationships with external partners and colleagues working on remote sensing and value-for-money activities/analysis – including Columbia University’s IRI (satellite remote sensing), Imperial College London PhD Researcher (on/in-ground remote-sensing), and SHG Community of Practice.

    M&E and Accountability

    Provide overall vision and leadership in Concern’s resilience measurement efforts, including VfM analysis, process measurement and formal resilience measurement.
    Provide technical support to the M&E unit in designing and conducting surveys; ensure data are analysed and used to influence and adjust work plans and decisions; support or lead research initiatives wherever possible.

    Senior management of wider programme
    Contribute to the roll out of the Country Strategic Plan and contribute to monthly and annual reports.
    Ensure BRCiS and SPHERES programmes integrate with other Concern’s programmes where possible.

    Your skills and experience will include:
    Essential:

    Relevant degree in international development/relations, business, economics or related field.
    Between 3-7 years’ experience in humanitarian/development aid in complex and/or insecure environments, preferably in East/Horn of Africa.
    Experience in interpreting data and writing reports/proposals to a rigorous technical standard.
    Excellent English language communication skills.
    Detailed knowledge of latest USAID resilience measurement guidance
    Experience developing and managing detailed budget forecasts and applying them to flexible financial/programme management practices within major donor guidelines.
    Experience working through local partner organisations and remote management.
    Experience managing staff, staff development and building a failure-friendly team culture.

    Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

    Masters level qualification in a relevant field
    Experience working in complex consortium structures.
    M&E knowledge and experience, specifically designing and conducting surveys, analysing data, use of digital data gathering technology.
    Willingness to travel and stay in basic conditions and in an insecure areas.
    Willingness to work 40% of time from within Somalia/Somaliland

  • Project Officer, Strong In Diversity Consultancy: Events Manager- Hivos@50 Anniversary

    Project Officer, Strong In Diversity Consultancy: Events Manager- Hivos@50 Anniversary

    Job Description

    Number of hours: 
    40
    Job Context
    Strong in Diversity (SID) is a three year project (2018 – 2020) that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) communities in two countries, one in East Africa and one in South East Asia. The project focuses on strengthening the resilience of LGBT+ communities and groups and supports them in building a critical mass of allies, particularly engaging those that oppose LGBT+ rights, and to change the dominant narrative on LGBT+ people in the media.
    To this end three main and interlinked intervention strategies will be employed:

    Facilitate dialogue between LGBT+ persons and their (potential) allies, with societal leaders, and particularly politicians and religious leaders.
    To change the image; by stimulating media to present a non-stigmatizing of LGBT+ persons and the issues they face.
    Focus on building strength; to assist LGBT+ communities to improve their resilience and leadership.

    Your Responsibilities
    Create safe spaces for dialogue between LGBTI activists and societal leaders:

    Convene meetings and facilitate dialogue between activists and societal leaders;
    Organize and facilitate trainings for LGBTI persons and their mentors to ensure they are trained and coached to be able to engage in the safe spaces dialogue;
    Systemize and visualize experiences with space spaces dialogues to identify and share lessons learnt and best practices;
    Create and enhance working coalitions and relations with other human rights networks;
    Provide access to training and coach LGBTI persons to engage constructively with the media;
    Organize sensitization and capacity strengthening of the media to engage on Sexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGIE) issues.

    Project Management:

    Undertake the day to day management of the project and ensure high standards of programming;
    Ensure the necessary administrative and financial mechanisms are in place to support the smooth implementation of the project;
    Create linkages between the SID and other Hivos programmes;
    Monitor progress of activities and ensure project targets are being achieved;
    Compile country narrative and financial reports and ensure timely submission to the Global Office (GO);
    In collaboration with other Hivos staff, develop and implement a safety and security approach to protect local human rights defenders and activists;

    Maintaining relations with relevant actors:

    (Co-)represent the project in relevant international and national spaces as well as internally in Hivos;
    Contribute to the identification of opportunities to amplify the project and expand to other countries and support the development of new proposals to that end;
    Participate in Hivos planning and programming activities;
    Develop communication products for the programme.

    Your profile

    A proactive team-player and a strategic thinker;
    A university degree in Social Sciences or a relevant discipline;
    At least 5 years of relevant working experience and good knowledge of human rights and marginalized groups;
    Passion about the promotion and protection of the human rights of LGBT+ persons;
    Knowledgeable on issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression;
    Experience in working with international and diverse teams, and ability to coordinate team-work;
    Enjoys building bridges between persons and projects, to stimulate learning and to visualize results. Ability to work independently on project-elements, and come back to the team with proposals and ideas;
    Creativity in dealing with problems and ability to develop practical solutions;
    High level of integrity and accountability;
    Ability to work under pressure, often with tight deadlines without compromising the quality of deliverables;
    Strong English language skills; both written and spoken;
    Willingness to travel from time to time.

    What we offer
    One year renewable contract subject to performance and availability of funding. Employment is subject to Hivos Grade for the position of Project officer and is dependent on skills and experience. Travel costs are compensated in accordance with Hivos travel regulations.

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  • Project Officer- Health ( Orwa ADP)

    Project Officer- Health ( Orwa ADP)

    Job description
    Purpose Of Position
    The project officer will ensure successful implementation and monitoring of Pfizer Women and Children Project at the County level to promote Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy/ Voluntary Family (HTSP/VP) planning, and immunization services contributing to improved children wellbeing of women and children in West Pokot County
    In order to perform this role effectively, the project officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities

    Project Implementation 40%

    Ensure successful implementation of Pfizer women and children project at designated County
    Collaborate with county level stakeholders to implement activities in the detailed implementation plan of the grant projectCollaborate with other health specialist with the Area Program to address reproductive health gaps for women and immunization gaps for infants in the county
    Ensure effective linkage with Pfizer Health grant interventions to ongoing advocacy initiatives at county
    Provide backstopping of the project implementation of the Channels of Hope, timed and targeted counseling and Citizen Voice and Action approach as core modules to improve HTSP, voluntary FP and Immunization coverage in the county.
    Ensure timely planning and implementation, budget utilization of Pfizer women and children grant interventions in the project implementation area.
    Partner with MoH to set up an effective follow up program for women attending health facility and children attending immunization clinics and mechanism to identify defaulters.

    Quality assurance for programmatic Designs, Assessments, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes. 35%

    Ensure project work plans, progress reports are shared with donor as per approved agreement
    Provide technical support during Health Surveys/evaluations, baselines and assessment to ensure quality check with methodology, tools and the entire process.
    Ensure Health project designs and/ or re- designs are done in accordance with donor guidelines, standards, WV standards and Health programming strategies and GoK guidelines while corresponding to community needs and contexts.
    Ensure timely and quality development and review of project reports in line with donor policies and reporting guidelines
    Provide support to ensure that findings from project assessments and evaluations inform the subsequent programme designs
    Coordinate implementation research within the various projects, documentations and publications
    Ensure project documentation, reflection and learning to ensure achievement of project objectives and shared with donor, MoH and other stakeholders.
    Ensure ongoing monitoring of health projects using the set standards and tool
    Maintain internal repository of key project documents and publications on WVK website

    Engagement, Networking and fundraising 25%

    Support fundraising initiatives in collaboration with Grants Acquisition Management and Communication
    Ensure WVK visibility and participation in the respective Technical working groups, Interagency Coordinating Committees and other networks within the respective counties
    Maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders who are crucial in the implementation of the project

    Capacity building of staff 15%

    Monitor Health capacity building initiatives conducted by field and MOH to ensure they meet standards
    Ensure documentation and project learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders
    Support Health team in analyzing and interpreting Health data for programmatic use.

    Other 5%

    Any other duties as assignment by the Supervisor

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field. Additional training in Community health will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 3 years working experience in Maternal Child Health programming at community level
    Experience in Family planning and or immunization programmes
    Knowledge of development/adaptation and utilization of community health resources.
    Knowledgeable about current development in maternal newborn and child health issues, including but not limited to Kenyan Ministry of Health policies and guidelines
    Experience in working with county governments, civil society, donors and local communities;
    Computer literate

    Other Competencies/Attributes

    Familiar with Channels of Hope, MoH Maternal Newborn/World Vision ttC model programming approaches
    Knowledge of Cultural and environmental differences, and problems encountered in health care service delivery as pertaining women and children.
    Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
    Ability to identify strategic change opportunities and make workable recommendations accordingly
    Ability to positively influence others
    Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments
    Excellent written and oral communication skills
    Self-Manager, analytical and critical thinker, able to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects
    Team worker with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Value Chain Development Specialist

    Value Chain Development Specialist

    Job description
    Scope of Work:
    The Hub is seeking applications from experienced value chain experts for Value Chain Development Specialist position under the Hub’s Agriculture and Agribusiness team, focusing on priority value chains under the USAID/East Africa Regional Feed the Future (FtF) strategy. Priority value chains under FtF include maize and other grains, beans and legumes, fruits and vegetables, and livestock. The Agriculture and Agribusiness team complements a number of activities and programs that are designed to: 1) support private sector investment in agriculture; 2) assess the legal, regulatory, and institutional agribusiness enabling environment in order to diagnose constraints to economic growth; 3) and build sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in the region.
    Specific Tasks:

    Advises on the design of strategies and policies related to agricultural marketing and inclusive and sustainable agri-food value chain development;
    Develops concepts, methodologies, guidelines and indicators for agricultural marketing and inclusive and sustainable agri-food value chain development;
    Advises EAC partner states through reviews and the provision of technical advice and capacity development on agricultural marketing and agri-food value chains development:
    Performs the analysis of selected agricultural sectors/food chains, including food security and food safety issues and assesses the feasibility of agribusiness investment projects;
    Analyses the constraints and opportunities related to agribusiness investment options with emphasis on the functionality of markets, support services, trade policies, market institutions and organizations, risk management systems and private sector engagement;
    Organizes and facilitates discussions on agribusiness investment-related policy issues involving representatives of the private and public sector, with a view to reach consensus on improved policies;
    Provides technical assistance and advice to agribusiness investment projects in the field of marketing;
    Provides technical assistance to EAC and EAC partner states with respect to: agricultural value chain development, agricultural supply chain management, private sector development, business development services and marketing;
    Analyses and provides technical advice on regional and international trade facilitation and policy and investment promotion;
    Develops and maintains strong partnerships with private sector organizations, cooperatives, partners, collaborators and financial institutions;
    Draft concept notes, various memos and reports for internal and external consumption;
    Assist with development of SOW for short term technical assistance (STTA), supervision of consultants and quality assurance of products of STTA; and,
    Represent the Hub in meetings, presentations, and other dialogues with Governments, RECs, other partners, collaborators and donors organizations

    Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

    Advanced university degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or other relevant discipline related to Agricultural or Agribusiness Development
    Five to seven years of relevant experience in the areas of agro-industry systems development, agri-food industry economics and management or related field
    A good knowledge of international and regional trade, and/or regional integration, preferably in the Eastern Africa region;
    Extensive relevant experience working in similar donor funded regional projects, preferably USAID-funded projects, in the Eastern and Southern Africa region;
    Extensive relevant knowledge of value added transformation and technologies of food and agricultural materials through processing, packaging, handling and storage, including product quality aspects within food and commodity chains;
    Extensive relevant experience in working collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting;
    Extensive relevant experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses in the technical general area of agro-industries development;
    Extensive knowledge in strengthening women’s and youth participation in regional staple foods value chains;
    Excellent English writing and communication skills; and,
    Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs.

    Reporting:
    The Value Chain Development Specialist (VCDS) will report directly to the Director of Agriculture and Agribusiness but will work closely with the other component Directors.
    Supervisory responsibilities:
    None. There is significant communication and interaction with partners.
    Base of operations:
    Nairobi, Kenya with some travel to Eastern African Countries.

  • Programme Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Programme Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Job description
    Job Summary
    The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (M&E) is located in Country Office (CO) and reports directly to the Representative.
    Job Purpose
    The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the monitoring of progress of all UNFPA’s programmes in the areas of Reproductive Health, Population and Development, Gender and Youth implemented in Somalia.

    In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs, sister UN agencies and other partners, the M&E Specialist supports the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures using a results-based management approach with clearly defined measurable outputs and outcomes. Oversees achievement of programme results by ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are applied by programme team, and appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented.
    Reviews the political, social and economic environment relevant to Population and Development, Reproductive Health, Youth and Gender, and pursues opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Assesses implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution and ensures appropriate implementation.
    Oversees project implementation, establishing collaborative partnerships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs, and addressing training needs of project personnel.
    Assist UNFPA CO team in designing data collection formats as and when the need arises, e.g. formats to be used for the health facility-based reproductive health needs assessments, youth situation analysis, reproductive health needs in internally displaced camps, etc.
    Ensures the creation and documentation of knowledge about current and emerging population development trends, RH and gender issues, by the programme team through the analysis of programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and uses this knowledge for information sharing and planning future strategies.
    Participates in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of Country Office by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, including results frameworks through the use of an appropriate theory of change.
    Work with other program colleagues to develop project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participate in related donor meetings and public information events as proposed by Senior Management.
    Assist the CO in sourcing and identifying information that would help in initiating evidence-based advocacy and policy dialogue with relevant Somali authorities, line ministries and pertinent institutions and agencies and advance UNFPA’s policy-oriented agenda, including inclusion of issues relating to Population and Development, Reproductive Health, Adolescent
    Reproductive Health (ARH) HIV/AIDS, Youth and Gender.
    Provide technical and substantive support to M&E Analysts in UNFPA sub-offices in Somalia and the M&E and relevant personnel of implementing partners/executing agencies, in particular the Ministries of Planning, Health, Gender and Youth.
    Participate in the UN M&E Working Group and other such data/statistics relevant inter-agency groups, and maintain a solid working relationship and regularly share information with UN partners.
    Contribute towards the preparation of the UNFPA Country Office reports to donors and other reports through availing information and assisting in quality review of draft reports.
    Organize and participate in UNFPA programme review meetings (mid-term review, annual review, and other relevant meetings).
    Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommend corrective actions, when necessary.
    Keep abreast of relevant surveys and assessment reports and advise UNFPA Country Office on the relevance of these reports to UNFPA programmes.
    Assist Somali authorities to plan and organize monitoring and evaluation training programmes; identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building in monitoring and evaluation both internally in the Country Office and externally with Implementing Partners.
    Keep a working relationship and maintain close collaboration with the Regional M&E Adviser of the Arab States Regional Office in Cairo
    Ensure that UNFPA-generated statistics are uploaded in data base system of Somalia to monitor progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, among others;
    Represent UNFPA within the data base-Somalia Taskforces that has been set up to

    achieve uploading of data from all major UN and other sources 
    ensure public access to uploaded information 
    train staff of Somali government units in the utilization of the DevInfo data relevant to reconstruction and development of a wide range of sectors in Somalia;

    Coordinate with all relevant units in the Country Office the timely quarterly submission of the on-line Strategic Information System (SIS) platform data, as well as the annual submission of the Country Office Annual Report.
    Perform other functions as may be requested by the UNFPA Representative and Deputy Representative.

    Education:
    Advanced university degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.
    Knowledge and Experience:

    A minimum of five years of relevant and increasingly responsible professional experience in evaluation of development, health and/or social programmes;
    Recognized expertise in monitoring and evaluation;
    Track record in managing evaluations and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
    Experience in project design, management, and monitoring;
    Familiarity with UN development programmes and working procedures, especially UNFPA policies and programming procedures, an asset;
    Field experience is a strong asset;
    Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills in English required.